proposal-contract-generator

Win clients with professional proposals. Protect yourself with clear contracts.

What This Skill Does

Input project details → Get complete professional package: ✅ Project Proposal - Compelling pitch document ✅ Scope of Work - Detailed deliverables ✅ Payment Terms - 50% deposit structure, milestones ✅ Timeline - Realistic delivery schedule ✅ Contract Template - Simple, enforceable agreement

Standard Proposal Structure

1. Executive Summary

• Project overview in 2-3 sentences
• Key benefits to client
• Total investment and timeline

2. Problem Statement

• Current challenges client faces
• Cost of not solving (hours wasted, revenue lost)

3. Proposed Solution

• What you'll build
• Key features and benefits
• How it solves their problem

4. Deliverables

• Specific items client receives
• Acceptance criteria

5. Timeline & Milestones

• Week-by-week breakdown
• Key delivery dates

6. Investment

• Total project cost
• Payment schedule
• What's included

7. Next Steps

• Sign proposal
• Pay deposit
• Kick off project

Payment Terms (Standard)

50/25/25 Structure:

• 50% ($9,000) - Upon signing (secures commitment)
• 25% ($4,500) - At MVP completion (mid-project validation)
• 25% ($4,500) - Upon final delivery (incentive to finish strong)

Why this works: Client has skin in game, you're protected from scope creep, final payment motivates completion.

Simple Contract Template

Include these sections:

• Parties: You and client
• Scope: What you're building
• Timeline: Delivery dates
• Payment: Terms and schedule
• IP Ownership: Client owns code after final payment
• Termination: How either party can exit
• Changes: How scope changes are handled
• Warranty: 30-day bug fix guarantee

Keep it simple - 2-3 pages max. Complex contracts scare clients.

Red Flags to Avoid

❌ "We'll pay you after we make money from it" ❌ "Can you start before we sign?" ❌ "Just send an invoice, we don't need a contract" ❌ Payment terms longer than 90 days ❌ "My lawyer needs to review this" (for $15K projects)

Remember

Professional proposals win $15K deals. DIY Google Docs lose to competitors. Invest 2 hours in a great proposal template - use it 100 times.